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What version of Windows you are using? Depending on your operation system, you could try to run BF1942 in windows compatibility mode. Get sure that Origin.exe is added to the exception list of your antivirus/firewall software.
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Basti
I am using windows 7, is there something I need to do?
Help, as I have all the original CD's and can possibly load from them instead of Origin
- 10 years ago
if you have the cds use that so wont need origin also on cd version you can join on any server and see all servers so its better
guide to update bf1942 cd version
first download and install patch 1.6
http://battlefield2.filefront.com/file/Battlefield_1942_Full_Client_Patch;23189
after that download and install patch 1.61b
http://battlefield2.filefront.com/file/Official_BF1942_Client_Patch_16_to_161b;33702
now download the last known version of bf1942 punkbuster
from here
http://team-simple.org/download/Punkbuster42.exe
or here
http://www.bf-games.net/downloads/2789/punkbuster_update_fuer_battlefield_1942.html
and now update to the new master server
http://team-simple.org/download/battlefield_1942_gamespy_patch_v1.61.exe
your now all done just make sure to put bf1942 on win xp sp3 Compatibility and run as admin
if you dont know how to do that just look at this link
http://www.pcworld.com/article/255507/run_xp_software_in_windows_7.html
you will find bf1942.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942